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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Melvin H Pollack, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as POLLACK, MELVIN H

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2145 2445 2469

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Melvin H. Pollack is an examiner in Art Unit 2145 of Tech Center 2400. He has 745 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 86.0 percent. The interview lift is 5.0 percent, suggesting that while interviews are helpful, the baseline allowance rate is already 86.0 percent. The median days to allowance is 1137, which is a duration for electronics and communications applications.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd., and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson are top companies. AMIN, TUROCY & WATSON, LLP, BROADVIEW IP LAW, PC, and Cozen O'Connor are top firms. The 1137-day median pendency suggests the timeline for success for applicants. The 5.0 percent interview lift can be used as a tool to address specific examiner concerns and maintain progress toward the 1137-day median.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

86.0%
Allow Rate
+28.0% vs TC avg
768
Total Applications
+5.0%
Interview Lift
1137
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 745 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.9%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
53.7%
§103 Obviousness
10.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18682256 TECHNIQUE FOR QUALITY OF SERVICE INDICATION AND COMPLIANCE OF APPLICATION DATA UNITS Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18934541 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR UE REDIRECTION BASED ON ENERGY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18827410 BEAM MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18851457 CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION (CSI) REPORT ACQUISITION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
18702298 COMMUNICATION MODE DETERMINATION METHOD, NETWORK DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.
18899909 CONNECTING WI-FI-ENABLED DEVICE TO NON-TERRESTRIAL SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Melvin H Pollack's allowance rate?

86.0% of resolved applications examined by Melvin H Pollack were allowed (745 resolved cases), compared with 52.6% across Art Unit 2145 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Melvin H Pollack?

This examiner's interview lift is +5.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Melvin H Pollack take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Melvin H Pollack took 1,137 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Melvin H Pollack work in?

Melvin H Pollack examines applications in Art Unit 2145 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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